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How can I tell if I have HPV?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
While some HPV types cause genital warts—raised flesh-colored bumps around your vagina, penis, or anus—many types, including the most dangerous strains , don’t have any external symptoms. The only way to tell if you have one of these strains is to get tested. Note that they don’t have the HPV test for guys, only for […]
Can I get pregnant from oral sex?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
No. You cannot get pregnant from oral sex. For a pregnancy to occur, semen has to be in the vagina , which is near the uterus. The mouth is not connected to the vagina, so there’s no way for sperm to meet an egg. So no, swallowing semen won’t lead to pregnancy. That being said, […]
How often do I need a Pap smear?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
All women should start getting Pap smears at age 21. From age 21 to 30, women should have a Pap smear every three years. Women 30 and up who have had three normal Pap smears in a row can switch to getting the test once every three years. Women with certain risk factors may need […]
Are there any positions that prevent pregnancy?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
No. Sperm can swim up, down, sideways, in all directions, so you can get pregnant no matter how creative you get with positions. Gravity cannot prevent sperm from reaching your egg. original post
How can I tell if I have an STI?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Usually, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are asymptomatic , which means that you can’t tell. Some people with HPV will get warts and some people with Herpes will get sores on their genitals, but many won’t. Other STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV can be even harder to detect. The only way to know for […]
What are the health risks of pregnancy?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but it’s also serious business. It can increase a woman’s risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, and blood clots. The worst health risk of pregnancy is death, but, lucky for us, that rate is really low in the United States, especially for women in their twenties. original post
How do I talk to my doctor about birth control?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Talking about your birth control options and personal sexual health history to a stranger may be a little nerve-racking at first—but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve covered step by step how to get the most out of talking to your health care provider to make sure you find the method that’s best for you. […]
Can certain STIs make you infertile?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Yes, chlamydia and gonorrhea, if untreated, can cause pelvic inflammatory disease , a.k.a. PID. PID can cause scarring in the tubes that connect the ovaries and uterus and make it more difficult for an egg to travel in the right direction. Luckily, chlamydia and gonorrhea can be easily tested for and treated with antibiotics. One […]
Sigh: The most common STIs are getting even more common
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released their annual report card for the country’s sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The good news is that pelvic inflammatory disease (a.k.a. PID) seems to be on a steady decline. The bad news is that some of the most common STIs—chlamydia and gonorrhea—seem to be on […]
Can I get pregnant with my clothes on?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
No. Dry humping cannot lead to pregnancy. Since sperm cannot swim through clothing, getting pregnant while clothed (and that, of course, means while wearing clothing that prevents penetration—a mini-skirt pulled up around your waist doesn’t count!) would be very unlikely. Sperm exposed to air lose their ability to swim and can only live a few […]
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